Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown

4.8

5151 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

29 Nov 2024

23:30

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for creative cocktails

Truluck's, a premier dining destination since 1992, offers high-quality seafood and exceptional service with a commitment to sustainability. Renowned for its Florida Stone Crab, Truluck's ensures this delicacy goes from trap to table in 24 hours during its October to May season. Under Corporate Executive Chef Thomas Dritsas, the menu features fresh seafood and prime steaks, complemented by an extensive beverage program. Adhering to Ocean Conservancy guidelines, Truluck's supports sustainable practices and community initiatives. With 12 locations and a dedicated team, Truluck's creates remarkable dining experiences. Reservations can be made online or via OpenTable.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Daily 16:30–22:00
Phone number
(512) 482-9000
Website
https://trulucks.com/locations/downtown-austin-texas/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Michael Cerny
Private party facilities
For fabulous parties, lasting memories and none of the stress, choose Truluck’s. With flexible floor plans and a variety of spaces, we can accommodate parties large and small for your group dining gathering.
Private party contact
Misty Montague: (512) 314-5892

Location
300 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
Located at 3rd and Colorado Street
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Experiences

TRU Ninety-Two Prix Fixe Menu for $49
US$49.00 per person
Multiple dates available
It's never too early to celebrate! We’re thrilled to introduce our new TRU Ninety-Two prix fixe menu, available daily for a limited time. Featuring multiple courses of Truluck’s favorites, this specially curated menu is only $49 and is designed for faster service, making it perfect for early dining before a concert, show, or a night out. Available until 6:00 PM, it’s the ideal start to an unforgettable evening. Savor the ocean’s finest seafood such as scallop & shrimp sauté and sesame crusted tuna or cut into a juicy filet mignon, paired with wines by the glass, seasonal cocktails, and indulgent desserts. But hurry—this offer won’t last long. Join us and let the magic of the evening unfold. Your table is waiting.

Offers

Find Your Happy Place!
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 16:30 - 18:00
Sip on ½ off select cocktails, be adventurous with 50% off 50 bottles of wines, savor noteworthy wines by the glass and indulge in our dips, snacks & bites menu. Join us seven nights a week. 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm in our Bar or on the Patio.

Popular dishes

CAVIAR & CHIVE DIPUS$16.00
house-made potato chips
PORK BELLY BLAZE BAO (2)US$15.00
cucumber slaw, five spice dragon sauce
BLUE CRAB GUACAMOLEUS$16.00
fresh lime, plantain chips
HOT & CRUNCHY SHRIMPUS$18.00
mango-jalapeno glaze
LUX BURGERUS$21.00
melted fontina, bacon-tomato jam, baby arugula, white truffle aioli, brioche bun, french fries
HOT HONEY CHICKEN BITESUS$13.00
pimento aioli
SPICY SALMON CRISPY RICE*US$16.00
shaved green onion, pickled ginger, dynamite sauce
PRIME MEATBALLSUS$14.00
house steak sauce

Noteworthy Wines

JUVE & CAMPS, SPARKLINGUS$12.00
DR. LOOSEN, RIESLINGUS$14.00
ABADIA DE SAN CAMPIO, ALBARINOUS$13.50
VAN DUZER, PINOT GRISUS$13.50
LAGARIA, PINOT GRIGIOUS$12.50
FOREFATHERS, SAUVIGNON BLANCUS$13.50
DAVIS BYNUM, CHARDONNAYUS$14.50
J. LOHR, RIVERSTONE, CHARDONNAYUS$12.50
ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS, MERLOTUS$14.00
LUCENTE, SUPER-TUSCANUS$16.50
LA FERME DU MONT, RHONEUS$14.00
LIBERTY SCHOOL, CABERNET SAUVIGNONUS$12.50
ROTH, CABERNET SAUVIGNONUS$15.00
ZUCCARDI, MOUNTAIN VINEYARD, MALBECUS$14.00

Cocktails

VOILA!
a sensory tour de force of dry ice smoke, vodka, framboise, pineapple juice, raspberries
- 18
- 1/2 OffUS$9.00
SANGRIA
house made secret recipe
- 17
- 1/2 OffUS$8.50
FIRST CRUSH
vodka, almond syrup, fresh lemon, berry tea, cherry liqueur
- 17.5
- 1/2 OffUS$8.75
SMOKE IN THE GARDEN
mezcal, botanical liqueur, hibiscus, fresh lime
- 18.5
- 1/2 OffUS$9.25
LIVELY UP
gin, raspberry syrup, fresh lime, ginger beer, cucumber slices
- 17
- 1/2 OffUS$8.50
HOUSE OLD FASHIONED
bourbon, spiced orange syrup, angostura, orange bitters
- 17
- 1/2 OffUS$8.50
RUM FASHIONED
rum, lime, mandarin orange, bitters
- 17.5
- 1/2 OffUS$8.75
HIGH FLIER
bourbon, amaro, lime, mandarin, fresh lemon, splash of bubbles
- 17.5
- 1/2 OffUS$8.75
SPICY BLACKBERRY MARGARITA
tequila, orange liqueur, blackberry purée, habanero syrup, lime
- 17.5
- 1/2 OffUS$8.75
TRU STORY
blanco tequila, licor 43, pineapple, guava, fresh lime
- 17
- 1/2 OffUS$8.50
ESPRESSO MARTINI
vodka, averna, demerara gum syrup, espresso "$1 of each sold is donated to the PTSD Foundation of America to benefit our veterans"
- 17
- 1/2 OffUS$8.50
LAKE COMO COOLER
amaro, fresh lime, berry tea, ginger beer - Low ABV
- 17
- 1/2 OffUS$8.50

What 5,151 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Austin
Seafood
Austin
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Review summary

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Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab in Austin Downtown offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding service," "incredible seafood," and a "beautiful ambiance." Ideal for special occasions, guests rave about its "fantastic food," especially the stone crab claws. Though pricey, the quality ensures it's "worth it." Enjoy memorable celebrations here!

5,151 Reviews

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Robert
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superior service! Dined on Thanksgiving, had their standard menu plus a traditional Holiday offering which we had!
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Corey
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
John was amazing! Made my mother in-laws birthday “technically” amazing! He really made it a night to remember! Great place will definitely be back!
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Hendrik
Lower Saxony
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great for a romantic dinner. Environment and very professional service. Great food, too. A little pricey.
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Chauency
Austin
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
New location but service and food were still on point.
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Anne
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wait staff were great! Our main provider did an outstanding job.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin DowntownResponded 1 day ago
Thanks for visiting us, Anne! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Truluck's Austin Downtown. Your kind words about our wait staff are greatly appreciated. We strive to provide excellent service and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We look forward to serving you again soon. Sincerely, Fernando Nunez General Manager
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James
Denver
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful feeling inside. Attentive service, great selection of seafood. Will be back.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin DowntownResponded 1 day ago
Hello James, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Truluck's Austin Downtown. It's wonderful to know that our attentive service and great selection of seafood added to your positive experience. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Sincerely, Fernando Nunez General Manager
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James
Austin
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Coffee is typical American experience: weak and tasteless. Switch yo a bolder variety. I call it dishwater. Should have sent it back
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin DowntownResponded 1 day ago
Hello James, We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our service and found our food to be good value. We're sorry to hear that our coffee didn't meet your expectations. We're always striving to improve and your input helps us do just that. We appreciate your review and look forward to serving you better next time. Sincerely, Fernando Nunez General Manager
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Kara
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truluck's never disappoints! The food & service were outstanding. Thank you to Curtis & Zack for making things extra special :)
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Lauren
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best seafood I’ve ever had. Very upscale and expensive but sooo worth it.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin DowntownResponded 2 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Lauren! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the upscale seafood at Truluck's Austin Downtown. We take pride in offering the best quality ingredients and it's wonderful to know that you found it worth the cost. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and we look forward to serving you again soon. Sincerely, Fernando Nunez General Manager
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Maggie
Austin
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restaurants in Austin. Great service, great food and wonderful attention to detail.Everybody was very very nice to us and made my bday celebration feel special. We’ll be back as we always do.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin DowntownResponded 2 days ago
Thanks for the feedback, Maggie! We're thrilled to hear that Truluck's Austin Downtown is one of your favorite spots in Austin. It's great to know that you enjoyed our food and service. We always strive to make special occasions like birthdays feel special too! We can't wait to welcome you back for more memorable experiences. Thanks again for your kind words! Sincerely, Fernando Nunez General Manager
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FAQs

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 482-9000.

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown is rated 4.8 stars by 5151 OpenTable diners.

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

29 Nov 2024

23:30

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown

300 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

Cross Street
Located at 3rd and Colorado Street
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Daily 16:30–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Michael Cerny
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://trulucks.com/locations/downtown-austin-texas/
Phone number
(512) 482-9000
Private party facilities
For fabulous parties, lasting memories and none of the stress, choose Truluck’s. With flexible floor plans and a variety of spaces, we can accommodate parties large and small for your group dining gathering.
Private party contact
Misty Montague: (512) 314-5892

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Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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TRU Ninety-Two Prix Fixe Menu for $49

Find Your Happy Place!

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Bar Lounge Menu

JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR 4:30pm-6pm Seven Days a Week in our Bar or on the Patio.

Dips, Snacks, & Bites

CAVIAR & CHIVE DIPUS$16.00

PORK BELLY BLAZE BAO (2)US$15.00

BLUE CRAB GUACAMOLEUS$16.00

HOT & CRUNCHY SHRIMPUS$18.00

LUX BURGERUS$21.00

HOT HONEY CHICKEN BITESUS$13.00

SPICY SALMON CRISPY RICE*US$16.00

PRIME MEATBALLSUS$14.00

Noteworthy Wines

JUVE & CAMPS, SPARKLINGUS$12.00

DR. LOOSEN, RIESLINGUS$14.00

ABADIA DE SAN CAMPIO, ALBARINOUS$13.50

VAN DUZER, PINOT GRISUS$13.50

LAGARIA, PINOT GRIGIOUS$12.50

FOREFATHERS, SAUVIGNON BLANCUS$13.50

DAVIS BYNUM, CHARDONNAYUS$14.50

J. LOHR, RIVERSTONE, CHARDONNAYUS$12.50

ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS, MERLOTUS$14.00

LUCENTE, SUPER-TUSCANUS$16.50

LA FERME DU MONT, RHONEUS$14.00

LIBERTY SCHOOL, CABERNET SAUVIGNONUS$12.50

ROTH, CABERNET SAUVIGNONUS$15.00

ZUCCARDI, MOUNTAIN VINEYARD, MALBECUS$14.00

Cocktails

VOILA!

SANGRIA

FIRST CRUSH

SMOKE IN THE GARDEN

LIVELY UP

HOUSE OLD FASHIONED

RUM FASHIONED

HIGH FLIER

SPICY BLACKBERRY MARGARITA

TRU STORY

ESPRESSO MARTINI

LAKE COMO COOLER

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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Does Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown restaurant rated?

Does Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown offer gift cards?

Is Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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